14-letter words containing o, r, c, i, n

neurogenically — by neural activity
neurologically — the science of the nerves and the nervous system, especially of the diseases affecting them.
neuromechanism — the function of the nervous system as it relates to its structure.
neuroscientist — the field of study encompassing the various scientific disciplines dealing with the structure, development, function, chemistry, pharmacology, and pathology of the nervous system.
neurosecretion — a chemical secreted by a nerve cell.
new providence — an island in the N Bahamas. 58 sq. mi. (150 sq. km).
nice/good work — You can say to someone 'nice work' or 'good work' in order to thank or praise them for doing something well or quickly.
nile crocodile — the common African crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus, sometimes growing to a length of 20 feet (6.1 meter): in some areas it is greatly reduced in number and now rare.
nitro compound — any one of a class of usually organic compounds that contain the monovalent group -NO2 (nitro group or radical), linked to a carbon atom. The commonest example is nitrobenzene, C6H5NO2
nitrobacterium — Any of the several genera of bacteria in soil that take part in the nitrogen cycle, oxidizing ammonium and organic nitrogen compounds to the more soluble nitrite and nitrate.
nitrocellulose — cellulose nitrate.
nitrogen cycle — the continuous sequence of events by which atmospheric nitrogen and nitrogenous compounds in the soil are converted, as by nitrification and nitrogen fixation, into substances that can be utilized by green plants, the substances returning to the air and soil as a result of the decay of the plants and denitrification.
nitroglycerine — a colorless, thick, oily, flammable, highly explosive, slightly water-soluble liquid, C 3 H 5 N 3 O 9 , prepared from glycerol with nitric and sulfuric acids: used chiefly as a constituent of dynamite and other explosives, in rocket propellants, and in medicine as a vasodilator in the treatment of angina pectoris.
nixon doctrine — the policy declared by President Nixon in 1969 that the U.S. would supply arms but not military forces to its allies in Asia and elsewhere.
nomenclatorial — Relating to nomenclature.
non-accredited — officially recognized as meeting the essential requirements, as of academic excellence: accredited schools.
non-altruistic — unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic).
non-articulate — uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
non-commercial — of, relating to, or characteristic of commerce.
non-concentric — having a common center, as circles or spheres.
non-conforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
non-conformist — a person who refuses to conform, as to established customs, attitudes, or ideas.
non-conformity — failure or refusal to conform, as with established customs, attitudes, or ideas.
non-correction — something that is substituted or proposed for what is wrong or inaccurate; emendation.
non-corrodible — to eat or wear away gradually as if by gnawing, especially by chemical action.
non-creativity — the state or quality of being creative.
non-discerning — showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding: a discerning critic of French poetry.
non-disclosure — the act or an instance of disclosing; exposure; revelation.
non-extractive — capable of being extracted, as from the earth: extractive fuels.
non-historical — of, pertaining to, treating, or characteristic of history or past events: historical records; historical research.
non-iridescent — displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow.
non-liturgical — of or relating to formal public worship or liturgies.
non-reciprocal — given or felt by each toward the other; mutual: reciprocal respect.
non-reflection — the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.
non-reflective — not capable of or not designed to reflect light
non-resilience — the power or ability to return to the original form, position, etc., after being bent, compressed, or stretched; elasticity.
non-resistance — the policy or practice of not resisting violence or established authority, even when tyrannical, by force.
noncardiogenic — Not cardiogenic.
noncategorical — without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial.
noncelebration — the failure to enjoy or take part in a celebration
noncharismatic — a person or group not involved in the Christian charismatic movement
nonchurchgoing — Not attending church.
noncirculating — not circulating
nonconformists — a person who refuses to conform, as to established customs, attitudes, or ideas.
noncontrastive — not contrastive.
noncontrolling — (of an interest) relating to a type of investment in a company in which the investor has no control over that company
nonconvertible — Not convertible; that cannot be exchanged for an equivalent.
noncooperation — failure or refusal to cooperate.
noncooperative — Not cooperative; uncooperative.
noncorrelation — (esp in reference to investments) the state of not being correlated or connected

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